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A review by kumquatlemon
Three Flames by Alan Lightman
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The book is written in the different perspectives of the family members, detailing the most influential parts of their lives and how they each were affected by it. Lightman does well in writing poetic prose, abstract emotion written in concrete sentiments.
However, there were times I grew frustrated with the characters' plot points, as it didn't feel like they made many conscious actions and it was mostly just documenting their reactions. Which, I suppose, is the point, but it doesn't allow for any progression of story and more of a recount of anecdotal narratives.
However, there were times I grew frustrated with the characters' plot points, as it didn't feel like they made many conscious actions and it was mostly just documenting their reactions. Which, I suppose, is the point, but it doesn't allow for any progression of story and more of a recount of anecdotal narratives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism